pyobjc-framework-MultipeerConnectivity
Wrappers for the framework MultipeerConnectivity on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need peer-to-peer networking. The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive license. Medium install friction is acceptable given the platform-specific nature. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS 10.9 or later required; Python 3.10+ required; only runs on macOS (wheels are macOS-only).
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels only for macOS (10.9 and later depending on Python version).
- Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 656,349 downloads/mo, #5,494 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-multipeerconnectivity
from MultipeerConnectivity import MCPeerID, MCSession
peer_id = MCPeerID(displayName="MyDevice")- Whether MultipeerConnectivity framework features are fully exposed or if some APIs remain unavailable through the wrapper
- Performance characteristics when handling large numbers of peer connections or high-frequency messaging
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's MultipeerConnectivity framework for use in Python, allowing macOS applications to discover and communicate with nearby devices over local networks without requiring internet connectivity. It sits on top of PyObjC's core infrastructure, translating Objective-C framework calls into Python equivalents.
The package is intended for developers building peer-to-peer applications on macOS who want to leverage native framework capabilities from Python. It does not include its own documentation; users must consult Apple's framework documentation alongside PyObjC's general translation guidelines to understand how to use the underlying APIs.
Use it for
- Build local multiplayer games or collaborative tools that discover and connect to nearby macOS devices
- Create file-sharing or data-sync applications that communicate peer-to-peer without a central server
- Develop IoT or smart-home control applications that communicate with nearby devices on the same network
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need peer-to-peer networking.
The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive license. Medium install friction is acceptable given the platform-specific nature. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-multipeerconnectivity on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels only for macOS (10.9 and later depending on Python version). Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as dependencies. Active maintenance with recent releases; last commit 2026-08-14.
macOS 10.9 or later required; Python 3.10+ required; only runs on macOS (wheels are macOS-only).
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-multipeerconnectivity
from MultipeerConnectivity import MCPeerID, MCSession
peer_id = MCPeerID(displayName="MyDevice")Verify before relying
- Whether MultipeerConnectivity framework features are fully exposed or if some APIs remain unavailable through the wrapper
- Performance characteristics when handling large numbers of peer connections or high-frequency messaging
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-Cocoa |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 656,349 / month, #5,494 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: ConsoleEnvironment :: MacOS X :: CocoaIntended Audience :: DevelopersNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: MacOS :: MacOS XProgramming Language :: Objective CProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.15Programming Language :: Python :: Free Threading :: 3 - StableProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: User Interfaces |
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